investigation:

53- Mass Hysteria: From Dancing Plagues to Ghost Sightings

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

put a pin in why dancing? On todays episode join the team as scoot takes us down the journey of several dancing plagues that enraptured towns struck by poverty. Was it mass hysteria? or rot from damp rye? but that's not all, because we also dive into a ghost hysteria where a man ended up being murdered and it all started from a prank.

https://publicdomainreview.org/essay/the-dancing-plague-of-1518/

https://www.britannica.com/event/dancing-plague-of-1518

https://allaboutpsychology.substack.com/p/the-dancing-plague-of-1518

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0160932708000379

https://www.history.com/articles/what-was-the-dancing-plague-of-1518

https://faspsych.com/blog/dancing-plague-1518-mass-hysteria-mental-health/

https://www.euppublishing.com/doi/10.3366/drs.2017.0199

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/strange-case-dancing-mania-struck-germany-six-centuries-ago-today-180959549/

https://www.britannica.com/today-in-history/June-24-1374-Dancing-Plague-of-Aachen

https://hekint.org/2022/07/05/dancing-with-spiders-tarantellas-and-tarantism/

https://regencyfictionwriters.org/the-hammersmith-ghost/

https://www.icysedgwick.com/hammersmith-ghost/

52- On The Case: The Voodoo Reverend of Alabama

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Scoot takes us on a journey through the crimes of Reverend Willie Maxwell, a self-ordained preacher suspected of murdering five family members to collect life insurance payouts. But rumors of voodoo overshadowed the crimes. His crimes never being proven, eventually lead to his death at his stepdaughters funeral.

https://whatsnonfiction.wordpress.com/2019/05/06/harper-lees-abandoned-work-a-crime-spree-and-a-mysterious-reverend-in-the-deep-south/

https://thefederalist.com/2019/08/09/examining-the-book-harper-lee-never-wrote/

https://whatsnonfiction.wordpress.com/2019/05/06/harper-lees-abandoned-work-a-crime-spree-and-a-mysterious-reverend-in-the-deep-south/

https://medium.com/thehighhorse/the-reverend-and-the-writer-df5dba8e5e22

https://www.csmonitor.com/Arts-Culture/Books/chapter-and-verse/2015/0320/More-Harper-Lee-puzzles-another-lost-book-and-an-investigation-closed

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/may/04/and-the-missing-briefcase-the-real-story-behind-harper-lees-lost-true-book

https://nypost.com/2015/09/09/the-story-behind-harper-lees-lost-true-crime-novel/

https://heathervoight.com/tag/tom-radney/

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/03/books/furious-hours-casey-cep-harper-lee.html

https://medium.com/the-book-cafe/book-review-furious-hours-murder-fraud-and-the-last-trial-of-harper-lee-by-casey-cep-e2f542c13cf7

51- Dark Days in Time: The Tragic History of Old Cahawba pt 2

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:23:45 GMT

Join the investigation for the final dark history dive of Old Cahawba. including the disaster of the steamboat 'Sultana', we cover the murder of a union captain, the disappearance of 'Jones', the literal dismantling of the towns remains, the paranormal stories that live on and more. we hope you enjoy. much love

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Primary Sources

Fry, Anna Gayle. Memories of Old Cahaba. New York: Neale Publishing Company, 1909.

Hawes, Jesse. Cahaba: A Story of Captive Boys in Blue. Chicago: Rogers & Smith Company, 1888.

Rush, Jacob. Recollections of Prison Life at Cahaba (memoir and surviving accounts).

United States War Department. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies.

Historical and Archaeological Sources

Alabama Historical Commission. Old Cahawba Archaeological Park.

Friends of Old Cahawba. Historical publications and interpretive materials.

National Park Service. Civil War and Old Cahawba historical resources.

Old Cahawba Archaeological Park. Site interpretation and archaeological reports.

Sultana Disaster Sources

Baxter, Gary. The Sultana Disaster: The Greatest Maritime Disaster in American History.

Sultana Historical Preservation Society. Historical records and survivor research.

United States Congressional investigations concerning the Sultana disaster.

Folklore and Paranormal Sources

Fry, Anna Gayle. Memories of Old Cahaba.

Windham, Kathryn Tucker. 13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey.

Alabama Historical Commission. Educational materials concerning Old Cahawba folklore.

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The Specter in the Maze.

Additional Historical References

Historical maps of Old Cahawba.

Archaeological excavation reports.

Nineteenth-century Alabama newspapers.

Contemporary Civil War military correspondence.

Published biographies of William Wyatt Bibb and early Alabama political history.

https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=22669

https://historynet.com/surviving-a-confederate-pow-camp/

https://theforgottensouth.com/cahawba-alabama-ghost-town/

https://dustsafetyscience.com/sultana-explosion-mississippi-river/

https://historynet.com/surviving-a-confederate-pow-camp/

50- Dark Days in Time: The Tragic History of Old Cahawba pt 1

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join us for todays episode when we travel to the town of Old Cahawba (also spelled Cahaba). From its beginning as a Native American village, it was then transformed into Alabama's original capital, the town changed from the capital, to a small town built by cotton and the hundreds of slaves that cultivated it, once again changing during the civil war to hold the union prison called Castle Morgan. Not many of the prisoners died during Castle Morgan's run, but that does take away the problems the prisoner's faced. And for many the tragedies don't end there.

Primary Sources

Fry, Anna Gayle. Memories of Old Cahaba. New York: Neale Publishing Company, 1909.

Hawes, Jesse. Cahaba: A Story of Captive Boys in Blue. Chicago: Rogers & Smith Company, 1888.

Rush, Jacob. Recollections of Prison Life at Cahaba (memoir and surviving accounts).

United States War Department. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies.

Historical and Archaeological Sources

Alabama Historical Commission. Old Cahawba Archaeological Park.

Friends of Old Cahawba. Historical publications and interpretive materials.

National Park Service. Civil War and Old Cahawba historical resources.

Old Cahawba Archaeological Park. Site interpretation and archaeological reports.

Additional Historical References

Historical maps of Old Cahawba.

Archaeological excavation reports.

Nineteenth-century Alabama newspapers.

Contemporary Civil War military correspondence.

Published biographies of William Wyatt Bibb and early Alabama political history.

https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=22669

https://historynet.com/surviving-a-confederate-pow-camp/

https://theforgottensouth.com/cahawba-alabama-ghost-town/

49- Creatures Unraveled: The Black Eyed Children

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Hatter dives deep into one of Alabama's most chilling modern legends: the Black Eyed Children. These seemingly ordinary kids, with their unsettling pitch-black eyes, appear unexpectedly, asking for help or permission to enter homes, leaving witnesses with an overwhelming sense of dread. We explore the origins of this eerie phenomenon, examine eyewitness accounts, and discuss the psychological implications behind these encounters.

(00:00) Intro

(02:52) The black eyed children phenomenon was born during the infancy of the Internet

(06:52) Black eyed children's terrifying description

(14:21) Inside of Brian Bethel's encounter

(15:26) Psychology, subtle social cues, and unconscious danger detection

(20:02) Bethel's story hits the internet

(26:18) Several other encounter reports

(35:04) What happens if you let them in?

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Works Cited

Bethel, Brian. Black-Eyed Kids FAQ. Archived writings and follow-up commentary on the Black-Eyed Children phenomenon, 2013.

Burke, Brigid. "Black-Eyed Kids and the Child Archetype." The Cultural Construction of Monstrous Children: Essays on Anomalous Children from 1595 to the Present Day, edited by Simon Bacon and Leo Ruickbie, Anthem Press, 2020, pp. 205–216.

de Becker, Gavin. The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence. Dell Publishing, 1997.

LeDoux, Joseph. The Emotional Brain: The Mysterious Underpinnings of Emotional Life. Simon & Schuster, 1996.

Loftus, Elizabeth F. Eyewitness Testimony. Harvard University Press, 1996.

Mori, Masahiro. "The Uncanny Valley." Energy, vol. 7, no. 4, 1970, pp. 33–35.

Monstrum. "Don't Let Them In! The Urban Legends of Black-Eyed Children." PBS Digital Studios, hosted by Emily Zarka, 2021.

Nickell, Joe. The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead. Prometheus Books, 2012.

Weatherly, David. Black Eyed Children: Revised Second Edition. Leprechaun Press, 2017.

Alabama Folklore Sources

Cline, Erin. The Big Book of Alabama Ghost Stories. Stackpole Books, 2010.

McWhorter, Jake, and Victoria H. Jackson. Alabama Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff. Globe Pequot Press, 2018.

Urban Legends and Folklore

Brunvand, Jan Harold. The Vanishing Hitchhiker: American Urban Legends and Their Meanings. W. W. Norton, 1981.

Brunvand, Jan Harold. Encyclopedia of Urban Legends. ABC-CLIO, 2001.

Campbell, Joseph. The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Princeton University Press, 1949.

Psychology and Human Perception

Kahneman, Daniel. Thinking, Fast and Slow. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2011.

Gladwell, Malcolm. Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking. Little, Brown and Company, 2005.

Historical Research Methods

"Historical Research." History Detectives, PBS.

Folklore Resources

University of Southern California. "Black-Eyed Children." USC Digital Folklore Archives. USC Digital Folklore Archives

48- Creatures Unraveled: UFO or Hoax? Unraveling the Falkville Metal Man

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Do you believe in aliens or the supernatural? In today's episode, Hatter talks about the Metal Man of Falkville. When police chief Greenhaw went out to investigate a strange phone call, he encountered something unusual and managed to snap four photographs. While the photographs went on to become famous, the backlash against Greenhaw brought in suspicions of a hoax. Unravel this mystery with us!

0:00 Peculiar phone call results in a rather radiant encounter

15:20 Picture credibility speculations: Prankster or something much more otherworldly?

26:35 Theory of the firefighter hoax and alleged confession

31:13 Evidence stolen: Possible government involvement?

34:23 Coincidental encounters after famous probing incident

41:42 Recapping: Witnessing the unknown or all just a hoax? Email us your thoughts at investigatingwithus@gmail.com

45:30 Outro

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YouTube interview with Greenhaw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LtysoBU1G0&t=149s

Works Cited

Appalachian Historian. “The Falkville Metal Man: Jeff Greenhaw and Alabama’s Silver-Suited Mystery.” Appalachian Historian, 24 June 2026. Accessed 30 July 2026.

Clark, Jerome. High Strangeness: UFOs from 1969 through 1979. Omnigraphics, 1996.

Hall, Richard H., et al. “The 1973 UFO Chronology: A World-Wide Wave.” National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP). Updated 10 Apr. 2022. Accessed 30 July 2026.

National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena. UFO Investigator. Nov. 1973. NICAP archival collection.

National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena. UFO Investigator. Oct. 1974. NICAP archival collection.

Olmos, Vicente-Juan Ballester. “Pictures of Aliens in USA, October 1973.” FOTOCAT, 13 Mar. 2020.

Ridge, Francis. “Falkville, Alabama, Humanoid Case: October 17, 1973.” NICAP UFO Case Directory. National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena.

Stevenson, Tommy. “Howdy Says Policeman to UFO Creature.” The Decatur Daily, 18 Oct. 1973.

Summerford, Robert O. “Bobby.” Obituary. The Decatur Daily, 26–27 Apr. 2007. Republished by Legacy Remembers.

Town of Falkville. “History.” Town of Falkville, Alabama. Accessed 30 July 2026.

Blum, Ralph, and Judy Blum. Beyond Earth: Man’s Contact with UFOs. Bantam Books, 1975.

Maloney, Christopher. “Falkville.” Encyclopedia of Alabama, 14 May 2013.

Rogerson, Peter. INTCAT: International Catalogue of Close Encounters and Entity Reports, 1752–1986.

Smith, Warren. “Falkville Metal Man Coverage.” Saga, Oct. 1974, p. 48.

“The Pascagoula Encounter, October 11, 1973.” NICAP UFO Case Directory. National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena.

“Robert O. ‘Bobby’ Summerford.” Legacy Remembers, Apr. 2007.

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46- On the Case: The Tragic Death of Elizabeth Sennett

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

we delve into the tragic story of Liz Sennett, a woman whose seemingly perfect life took a horrifying turn. Married young to Charles Sennett, Liz was the heart of her family, but beneath the surface lay dark secrets that would lead to her untimely death. Join hosts Scoot and Hatter as they explore the chilling details of Liz's murder, the shocking revelations about Charles's infidelity, and the aftermath that left a family shattered.

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0:00 Intro: The supposed picture perfect couple

08:12 Questionable robbery gone awry?

12:48 Convictions and prolonged appeals of the murderous schemers

28:19 Penalty carried out at last

33:10 Why we bring these stories back to life

38:38 Share your thoughts email us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com

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https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/21/21-579/207049/20211230162719811_Smith%20BIO.pdf

https://arkansasadvocate.com/2024/01/25/alabama-set-to-attempt-untried-method-of-execution/

https://www.waff.com/2024/01/26/kenneth-smith-executed-1988-slaying-elizabeth-sennett/

https://www.wbrc.com/2024/01/26/kenneth-smith-executed-1988-slaying-elizabeth-sennett/

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99770952/elizabeth_dorlene-sennett

https://1819news.com/news/item/alabamas-judicial-system-sucks-son-of-murder-victim-wants-justice-to-be-served

https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2022/11/17/live-updates-kenneth-smith-execution-alabama-prisons/69654501007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z113012e000100v113012d--30--b--30--&gca-ft=163&gca-ds=sophi

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https://oklahomavoice.com/2024/01/25/kenneth-eugene-smith-executed-by-nitrogen-gas-for-1988-murder-for-hire-scheme/#:~:text=Sennett's%20husband%2C%20the%20Rev.,were%20convicted%20of%20her%20death.

https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/alabama-schedules-a-second-execution-for-kenneth-smith-using-nitrogen-gas-for-the-first-time-in-u-s-history

https://www.alabamaag.gov/attorney-general-marshall-moves-for-execution-by-nitrogen-hypoxia-for-kenneth-smith/

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/elizabeth-sennett-kenneth-smith-execution/46545025

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45- The After Show: The Doss House Investigation

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Join us on this little after show, where we reflect on the strange occurrences that unfolded during the investigation, from unexpected delays to chilling sensations of being watched. We discuss the unsettling audio captures, mysterious Polaroids, and the peculiar energies encountered. as well as a peak into our own abilities, we contemplate our next steps and plans for future investigations. What did we truly uncover at Doss House, and what awaits us on their next adventure?

0:00 Intro, and a look into how we felt after listening to what we captured

8:20 The lost tapes: the Barber shop

9:27 The Music box

11:37 The polaroid's- missing, and unexplained

23:00 The doll's and Meredith's changing energy

38:30 Missed opportunities, where should we go next?

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44- Scared Stiff: On Site Doss House Investigation pt 2

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The Second part to our Doss house investigation! With EMF readings soaring and cat balls lighting up, we investigate the mound, and try to uncover the truth behind the haunting?

00:00 This is part two of our Doss House episode.

02:20 Venturing into the basement

08:55 The spirits in the upstairs

17:41 The morning after the main house investigation, outside at the mound

43:19 Trying to learn the story of the veterans flag

57:49 outro

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43- Scared Stiff: On Site Doss House Investigation pt 1

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join us for this on site investigation! starting with an interview and tour from the owner, then we are on our own. we captured voices, footsteps, thumps, and even crazy polaroid photos. it was an absolutely incredible time and we will be back!

0:00 Welcome to the doss house: setting the stage for investigation

3:11 Uncovering the 1810 history and first owners

9:25 Mirrors, EMF and the Portal Vortex in the Living Room

12:58 Children Spirits and a Three-case Murder Mystery

15:35 The Haunted Dolls: Birdie's Collection and Meredith's Energy

21:02 Shadow Figures, Alarms, and Doss's Barbershop

26:30 The Little Girl, Hatchet, and German Folklore in the Basement

34:20 Local Opposition and the Elemental in the Crawl Space

40:25 Officer Leonard, Family Items and the Mysterious Mound

47:13 Hatter's Discouragement and Initial Paranormal Feelings

50:24 Doctor Pfoff and the Prince

01:04:41 Estes sessions and Rolland the Soldier of the Flag

01:23:18 Analyzing Spirit box Results and Episode Conclusion

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42- Dark Days in Time: The Terrifying Truth Behind the Scenes of The Wizard of Oz

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Step into the haunting world of "The Wizard of Oz" as hosts Scoot unravels the dark secrets behind this beloved classic. While the film is celebrated for its vibrant Technicolor and timeless story, the making of "The Wizard of Oz" was riddled with controversy, from the production's staggering budget to the troubling treatment of its young star, Judy Garland and much more. Join us as we explore the hidden truths that lurk behind the curtain, revealing the harsh realities faced by the cast and crew.

00:00 intro

00:29 The 1939 classic that is the wizard of Oz actually cost, and the groundbreaking way it was made

05:25 Judy Garlands treatment during filming, and the addiction that came with it

14:27 Sexual assault allegations, and the treatment of the Munchkin actors

24:59 The Horrific costume design choices and sicknesses that plagued them

31:34 Margaret Hamilton, the Wicked witch of the west, suffered second degree burns

36:53 Asbestos was in everything

39:51 The infamous rumor, where it came from, and the truth.

44:21 A little bit of business to take care of (stay tuned for the Doss house)

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https://www.thoughtco.com/tin-man-toxic-makeup-3975975

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https://people.com/wizard-of-oz-wicked-witch-burn-exclusive-8751146

https://delanceyplace.com/view-archives.php?p=3634

https://time.com/5647491/wizard-of-oz-curse/

https://artofthemovies.co.uk/blogs/original-movie-posters/the-wizard-of-oz-the-magic-the-myths-and-the-munchkins?srsltid=AfmBOoqjDneLMrUQBYqlyRh8GyJEFa3kQr9qtvYh0w-1RgmQuQ0Xdvr9

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https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/movies/the-tragic-story-of-how-judy-garland-was-spat-out-by-a-vicious-hollywood-studio-system/a/145361300.html

https://www.thecheeklawfirm.com/blog/wicked-history-asbestos-snow-in-oz

https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/25-days-of-christmas/the-dark-side-of-the-wizard-of-oz/

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/08/wizard-of-oz-appalling-stories?srsltid=AfmBOooIqHgyzt8FKEq6TsjkV_jKtAvW8dfCzJef-Bsbuya73aV5M1PS

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-04/why-it-was-so-important-to-find-the-last-surviving-munchkin/9610256

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41- On The Case: Stalked by the missing- The Chilling Case of Cari Farver

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join the crew today in the contradictory world known as online dating; does it truly bring people together? Find out with Hatter as she takes us down the treacherous road of a man’s tragic experience with technology and a love gone awry.

0:00 Intro: Mechanic David makes a seemingly harmless online dating connection

04:19 Sparks fly and ignite remarkably fast

10:04 Foul play in the air?

17:25 Suspicious behavior escalates with arson

22:58 A year of peace before the nightmares return with a shocking revelation

28:09 Digital evidence of a poser commences as the pieces finally come together

33:12 Detectives set a trap for the cocky psycho

47:46 Wrapping up: what did you think? Email us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com

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Justia. (2018). State v. Golyar, 301 Neb. 488. Nebraska Supreme Court Decisions. https://law.justia.com/cases/nebraska/supreme-court/2018/s-17-955.html

Rule, L. (2020). A Tangled Web: A Cyberstalker, a Deadly Obsession, and the Twisted Path to Justice. Citadel Press.

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40- Creatures Unraveled: Did They Encounter a Mimic?

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hike the mountainside with your hosts today as Hatter takes you into the legend of the mimic, an entity comprised of multiple cryptids or another force altogether? Follow the chilling stories Hatter shares with us to unravel the myth known as the mimic

0:00 Intro: Multiple entities forming the mimic

05:57 Cannibalistic folklore of the grotesque windy boys

08:51 The origin of shape shifting flesh pedestrians legends

13:33 Horrific stories begin: mountain longboarding incident and grocery trip return gone wrong

19:25 Do the predators study their prey on this specific mountain trail or is it just an eerie random encounter

33:56 Final comments email us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com

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Simon J. Bronner. American Folklore Studies: An Intellectual History. University Press of Kansas.

Joe Nickell. The Science of Ghosts. Prometheus Books.

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https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1qx0qvt/i_met_a_mimicwhat_was_his_intention/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1nyef10/a_mimic_experience_i_just_had_genuinely_freaked/

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39- Scared Stiff: The Basano Vase: A wedding Gift or Harbinger of Doom

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we delve into the chilling legend of the Bassano vase, an accursed artifact that has haunted Italy for centuries. From its mysterious origins to the tragic fates of those who have owned it, we explore the dark tale surrounding this seemingly innocuous silver vase. Was it a wedding gift turned curse or simply a vessel of misfortune? Join hosts Scoot and Hatter as they unravel the threads of this eerie story, questioning the nature of curses and the power of belief.

00:00 Introduction to the Bassano vase and its haunting tale

02:20 The origins of the vase and its connection to a wedding

06:05 The mysterious deaths linked to the vase's owners

8:58 The vase's rediscovery in 1988 and the ominous note found inside

11:44 The fate of the vase and the police officer's attempts to rid it

14:54 Theories surrounding the curse and the vase's disappearance

25:48 Final thoughts on the vase's existence and its place in legend

https://burialsandbeyond.com/2021/02/05/the-debatable-haunting-of-the-basano-vase/

https://factschology.com/mmm-podcast-articles/cursed-basano-vase

https://www.waivio.com/@ninong7/the-cursed-basano-vase

https://anomalien.com/the-bizarre-story-of-the-curse-of-basano-vase/

https://darkhauntings.wordpress.com/2016/03/20/the-haunting-curse-of-the-basano-vase/

https://www.tvi.show/cursed-curios/the-basano-vase-the-cursed-relic-that-disappeared-and-its-unsettling-legacy

https://www.thegypsythread.org/curious-tale-basano-vase/

https://www.unofficialroyalty.com/eleanor-of-aquitaine-queen-of-england/

https://umma.umich.edu/objects/vase-pg2020-2-39/

https://www.huntmuseum.com/stories/objects-in-focus/ancient-greece-wedding-vessel/

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38- The Last Suppers of the Damned

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join us as we examine the last meals of notorious killers like Ted Bundy, who surprisingly declined any request, and Thomas J. Grosso, whose extravagant order was marred by a substitution of SpaghettiOs. We also discuss the haunting case of John Wayne Gacy, who chose comfort food with a sinister twist, and Lawrence Russell Brewer, whose lavish meal request led to a significant change in Texas law.

00:00 One of the strangest traditions to survive into modern prisons is the final meal request

01:28 Ted Bundy remains one of the most infamous serial killers in American history

09:03 Thomas Joseph Grasso was sentenced to death for murdering two elderly victims

12:52 John Wayne Gacy Crime and Last meal

16:05 Allen lee Davis Last meal and the crime that brought him to death row

20:27 The last meal that wasn't a meal

25:41 Lawrence Russell Brewers, the crime and request that changes death row forever

28:23 Peter Joseph Miniel became recognized because of his final meal

32:04 Sam: Velma Barfield and her meal that resembled a gas station run

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37- On The Case: Son of Sam, the Man behind the Letters

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Scoot dives into the chilling case of David Berkowitz, infamously known as the Son of Sam. Set against the backdrop of New York City, we recount the terror that gripped the streets as a mysterious shooter targeted young women and couples during the night. We unravel Berkowitz's troubled upbringing, including his adoption, and violent tendencies, before moving through a detailed timeline of the shootings and insights into Berkowitz's infamous letters. Join us as we piece together this notorious case

00:00 Introduction: The disco era and the fear of the Son of Sam

05:15 Berkowitz's troubled childhood and adoption

12:30 The early signs of violence and troubling behavior

20:45 The first attack: A Christmas Eve stabbing

25:00 The shooting spree begins: Victims and chilling details

35:30 The infamous letters: Berkowitz’s taunts to the police

45:00 Theories of cult involvement and the Carr brothers

50:00 The aftermath: Berkowitz’s arrest and confessions

01:00 Conclusion: The legacy of fear and the Son of Sam

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/august-10/son-of-sam-arrested

https://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/psyc%20405/serial%20killers/berkowitz,%20david.pdf

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/son-of-sam-serial-killer-david-berkowitz-speaks-out-40-years-after-new-york-city-murder-spree/

https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/david-berkowitz

https://time.com/7306481/son-of-sam-tapes-netflix/

https://csi.pressbooks.pub/uncserkill/chapter/chapter-20-david-berkowitz-son-of-sam/

https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/david-berkowitz

https://csi.pressbooks.pub/darkmindsdeadlydeeds/chapter/david-berkowitz-the-son-of-sam-multiple-theories/

https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/son-of-sam-serial-killer-david-berkowitz-victims-and-timeline/

https://www.aetv.com/articles/david-berkowitz

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36- On The Case: Secrets Beneath the Surface- The Jennings 8 pt2

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Hatter continues the deep dive into the haunting case of the Jennings 8, a tragic tale of eight women whose lives were cut short under suspicious circumstances in Jennings, Louisiana. Uncover disturbing details of police corruption, potential cover-ups, and the dark underbelly of the community. With shocking revelations about the involvement of local law enforcement, we navigate through the murky waters of this case, questioning the integrity of those sworn to protect the vulnerable. Who were the real perpetrators behind these unsolved murders? Join us as we unravel the tangled web of connections and conspiracies surrounding the Jennings 8.

00:00 Recap of Part 1

02:08 Police corruption runs rampant through the years

08:35 Charges against Bryan Jones and Lawrence Nixon in Ernestine's death were dropped

16:50 Another witness claims to have seen Danny Berry last seen with Brittney Gary

20:54 Who is Frankie Richards?

27:42 A cheap motel: The Bordeaux Inn

31:13 Eight women were murdered in Jennings, and answers have yet to be found

WORKS CITED

Case / Victim Sources

Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office. Cold Cases – Loretta Lynn Chaisson Lewis. Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/loretta-lynn-chaisson-lewis

Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office. Cold Cases – Crystal Shay Benoit Zeno. Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/crystal-shay-benoit-zeno

Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office. Cold Cases – Brittney Gary. Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/brittney-gary

Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office. Cold Cases – Necole Jean Guillory. Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/necole-jean-guillory

Wikipedia Contributors. Jeff Davis 8. Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Davis_8

Investigative Journalism / Documentary Sources

Brown, Ethan. Murder in the Bayou: Who Killed the Women Known as the Jeff Davis 8? Matter / Medium, https://medium.com/matter/who-killed-the-jeff-davis-8-d1b813e13581

Brown, Ethan. Murder in the Bayou. Scribner, 2016.

A&E Television Networks. Jeff Davis 8 Interview – Ethan Brown / Murder in the Bayou, https://www.aetv.com/articles/jeff-davis-8-interview-ethan-brown-murder-in-the-bayou

Biography.com. Jeff Davis 8: The True Story Behind Murder in the Bayou, https://www.biography.com/crime/murder-in-the-bayou-jeff-davis-8-true-story

HBO. Murder in the Bayou. Directed by Matthew Galkin, HBO Documentary Films, 2019.

64 Parishes. Review: Murder in the Bayou, https://64parishes.org/review-murder-bayou

PS Magazine. Murder in the Bayou, https://psmag.com/news/murder-in-the-bayou

Oxygen. Murder in the Bayou: Who Are the Jeff Davis 8?, https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/murder-in-the-bayou-who-are-the-jeff-davis-8-key-players

Oxygen. Where Is Frankie Richard Today?, https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/where-is-murder-in-the-bayous-frankie-richard-today

News Sources

KPLC-TV. Discovery ID Hosting Special on Jeff Davis Murders, https://www.kplctv.com/2019/06/07/discovery-id-hosting-special-jeff-davis

KPLC-TV. Two Arrested in Murder of Kristen Gary Lopez, https://www.kplctv.com/story/6528397/two-arrested-in-murder-of-kristen-gary-lopez

Fox News. Jennings 8 Documentary True Crime Coverage, https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jennings-8-doc-true-crime

https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/jennings-8-unsolved-murders-haunt-town-police/289-412271190

https://ulmhawkeyeonline.com/36821/news/whispers-from-the-bayou-the-mystery-of-the-jeff-davis-8/

https://www.kplctv.com/2023/09/20/candidates-jeff-davis-sheriff-answer-questions-about-issues-parish/

https://kpel965.com/jennings-8-murders-louisiana-police-corruption-coverup-2025/

35- On The Case: Secrets Beneath the Surface- The Jennings 8 pt 1

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join Hatter and Scoot this week as Hatter takes us down the dark path labeled as the Jennings 8 murders. when the lives of 8 women were taking over the course of 4-5 years, the police proposed a serial killer, but no conclusion ever came. was it the work of a single person, or something darker and rooted in corruption.

0:00 Intro: The impoverished small town of Jennings

07:06 The disturbing disappearances and deaths of multiple victims with questionable pasts

24:03 The youngest victim snaps town into the chilling reality they can ignore no more

34:22 Birthday death premonition and delayed searches continue

40:14 Piecing together the cruel minds of serial killers; simultaneously ruling out that likelihood

46:05 Is this all just a ruse or something more sinister going on? Email us your thoughts at investigatingwithus@gmail.com

WORKS CITED
Case / Victim Sources
Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office. Cold Cases – Loretta Lynn Chaisson Lewis. Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/loretta-lynn-chaisson-lewis
Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office. Cold Cases – Crystal Shay Benoit Zeno. Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/crystal-shay-benoit-zeno
Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office. Cold Cases – Brittney Gary. Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/brittney-gary
Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office. Cold Cases – Necole Jean Guillory. Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/necole-jean-guillory
Wikipedia Contributors. Jeff Davis 8. Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Davis_8
Investigative Journalism / Documentary Sources
Brown, Ethan. Murder in the Bayou: Who Killed the Women Known as the Jeff Davis 8? Matter / Medium, https://medium.com/matter/who-killed-the-jeff-davis-8-d1b813e13581
Brown, Ethan. Murder in the Bayou. Scribner, 2016.
A&E Television Networks. Jeff Davis 8 Interview – Ethan Brown / Murder in the Bayou, https://www.aetv.com/articles/jeff-davis-8-interview-ethan-brown-murder-in-the-bayou
Biography.com. Jeff Davis 8: The True Story Behind Murder in the Bayou, https://www.biography.com/crime/murder-in-the-bayou-jeff-davis-8-true-story
HBO. Murder in the Bayou. Directed by Matthew Galkin, HBO Documentary Films, 2019.
64 Parishes. Review: Murder in the Bayou, https://64parishes.org/review-murder-bayou
PS Magazine. Murder in the Bayou, https://psmag.com/news/murder-in-the-bayou
Oxygen. Murder in the Bayou: Who Are the Jeff Davis 8?, https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/murder-in-the-bayou-who-are-the-jeff-davis-8-key-players
Oxyg

34- On the Case: Reign of Terror, Baton Rouge Killers pt 2

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

In this gripping continuation of our exploration into the Baton Rouge serial killers, Hatter and Scoot delve deeper into the chilling case of Sean Vincent Giles. Born into a troubled family, Giles' dark path leads him to commit horrific acts of violence against vulnerable women over a span of ten years. As they recount the disturbing details of his crimes, including his obsession with pornography and the shocking methods he employed, the hosts provide a haunting look at the mind of a killer. With graphic descriptions of the murders, including necrophilia and cannibalism, this episode serves as a stark reminder of the darkness that can lurk within seemingly ordinary lives. Join us as we unravel the complexities of a case that intertwines with the notorious Derek Todd Lee, revealing a terrifying reality of multiple killers operating in the shadows.

00:00 Introduction: Revisiting the Baton Rouge nightmare
0:20 Trigger warning: Graphic content ahead
01:13 The early life of Sean Vincent Giles
03:11 The transition into darkness: Signs of a troubled mind
07:54 The timeline of terror: Victims and chilling details
24:13 The investigation: Connecting the dots between killers
26:33 The courtroom drama: Trials and confessions
31:56 The aftermath: Community impact and reflections
34:54 Outro: Stay tuned for possible part three

https://www.grunge.com/1134471/disturbing-details-found-in-katherine-halls-autopsy-report/

https://www.factualamerica.com/serial-cuts/baton-rouges-other-killer-sean-vincent-gillis-in-the-shadows#google_vignette

https://allthatsinteresting.com/sean-vincent-gillis

https://www.oxygen.com/mark-of-a-serial-killer/crime-news/serial-killer-sean-vincent-gillis-strangled-women

https://www.oxygen.com/serial-killer-capital-baton-rouge/crime-news/baton-rouge-police-tracked-3-killers-at-same-time

https://www.aetv.com/articles/sean-gillis-now
https://www.wafb.com/story/8775996/gillis-confesses-on-tape-to-fbi-agents/

https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/la-court-of-appeal/1013735.html

https://serialkillercalendar.com/THE-MUTILATOR-OF-BATON-ROUGE.php
https://www.wafb.com/story/1850424/gillis-describes-brutal-murder-to-investigators/
https://www.thoughtco.com/serial-killer-sean-vincent-gillis-973106
https://www.wafb.com/story/1836628/gillis-girlfriend-speaks-out/

https://www.wafb.com/story/1826593/gillis-confession-solves-two-more-murders/

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33- On the Case: Reign of Terror, Baton Rouge Killers pt 1

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

In this chilling episode of Investigation, Scoot and Hatter dive into the dark history of the Baton Rouge Serial Killer, Derek Todd Lee. From 1992 to 2004, a wave of terror swept through Baton Rouge as over 36 women fell victim to a series of brutal murders. As they explore the harrowing details of Lee's life, including his abusive upbringing and criminal history, shedding light on the psychological factors that may have contributed to his horrific actions. With graphic descriptions of the crimes, including sexual assault and cannibalism, this episode is not for the faint of heart. Join us as we unravel the complexities of a case that left a community in fear and the chilling reality of multiple killers on the loose.

00:00 Introduction: The Baton Rouge nightmare begins
00:58 Trigger warning: Exploring dark themes
02:58 Derek Todd Lee's troubled childhood
5:35 The rise of a serial killer: Lee's early offenses
12:30 The timeline of terror: Victims and their tragic stories
23:33 The investigation: Connecting the dots
28:15The courtroom battles: Trials and tribulations

https://www.wafb.com/story/1732928/psychologists-weigh-in-on-accused-serial-killers-possible-mental-disorder/

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-aug-06-na-serial6-story.html

https://www.wafb.com/story/1729606/attorney-claims-history-of-mental-disorders-in-accused-serial-killers-family/

https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1685650/state-v-lee/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/derrick-todd-lee

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/article_69ce8533-fe73-583e-82ef-3a1684042e47.html

https://www.wafb.com/story/1294197/suspect-named-in-serial-killings/

https://www.aetv.com/articles/derrick-todd-lee-serial-killer

https://www.wbrz.com/news/timeline-of-events-serial-killer-derrick-todd-lee/

https://www.oxygen.com/mark-of-a-killer/crime-news/derrick-todd-lee-baton-rouge-serial-killer-murders

https://www.wafb.com/story/2151487/lee-found-guilty-in-geralyn-desotos-murder/

https://ulmhawkeyeonline.com/36500/news/dna-deception-and-derrick-todd-lee/

https://www.wafb.com/story/6188090/attorneys-file-derrick-todd-lees-first-appeal/

https://abc7chicago.com/post/louisiana-serial-killer-dies-while-on-death-row/1169392/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/louisiana-serial-killer-derrick-todd-lee-dies-official-says/

1811 German Coast Uprising (Wikipedia)
Participant estimates, casualties, tribunals

30- Creatures Unraveled: the Mysterious Vampires of New Orleans

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Ever wondered if vampires were real or maybe you even saw one with your own eyes? Join Scoot as she explores the myths and truths of the vampires of New Orleans. So be careful walking home tonight, because you may just find something lurking in the distance just waiting for a bite to eat

0:00 Intro: The casket girls arrive to be wed in the birthplace of jazz

07:12 The legend of Count St. Germain and his blood wine

13:12 Delusions of the Carter brothers’ kidnappings

18:57 NOVA the real vampires that walk among us

26:40 final thoughts email us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com

27:42 Outro

https://wams.nyhistory.org/primary-source/casket-girls/

https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/ghost-stories/truth-casket-girls/

https://locationsoflore.com/2022/08/06/casket-girls-new-orleans-vampire-tale/

https://www.neworleanslegendarywalkingtours.com/blog/womens-history-month-the-casket-girls

https://www.walkntours.com/post/vampires-and-casket-girls-of-new-orleans

https://pelicanstateofmind.com/louisiana-love/casket-girls-new-orleans/

https://www.hottesthell.com/blog/strange-history-of-the-casket-girls-in-new-orleans

https://www.verylocal.com/ursuline-convent-casket-girls/20209/

https://dupontandcompanytours.substack.com/p/the-true-and-truly-wild-story-of

https://64parishes.org/entry/filles-la-cassette

https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/history/the-casket-girls-of-new-orleans/

St Germain
https://moonmausoleum.com/jacques-st-germain-new-orleans-immortal-vampire-aristocrat/

https://prettyspookytours.com/blog/jacques-de-st-germain/

https://www.authenticcityneworleans.com/post/the-vampire-count-st-germain-of-new-orleans

https://locationsoflore.com/2022/10/15/jacques-st-germain-vampire/

https://www.croneandcasket.com/reflections/2018/05/18/new-orleans-vampire-saint-germain

https://pelicanstateofmind.com/louisiana-love/jacques-st-germain/

Carter Brothers

https://wgno.com/news/hometown-haunts-the-carter-brothers/

https://neworleansghosttour.com/the-legend-of-the-carter-brothers/

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28- Scared Stiff: The History and Hauntings of Two Notoriously Haunted Waters

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Have you ever wondered exactly how daunting and dangerous water could be? Join Scoot as she takes you to Lake Lanier where you can swim alongside the human remains and possibly make the lake your new home in a sunken house boat. Or perhaps you'd like to join Hatter in the Manchac swamp where you can have your fortune told by the local voodoo priestess by song, but be warned because you may witness the destruction of your beloved town. Don't miss this hauntingly horrific episode about two very separate bodies of water, but both equally terrifying

0:00 Intro: The dark history before Lake Lanier’s existence

08:56 Forced mass relocations for the lake’s excavation

13:04 Multitudinous misfortunes of unsuspecting bystanders and horrifying discoveries of human body parts

22:47 The lady in blue can be spotted roaming the shore endlessly searching for her lost limbs

28:30 The once thriving and bustling town of Frenier where the edge of doom all began

31:31 The eerie tunes predicting your fate

34:53 Devastating aftermath of Julia’s premonitions

39:57 Have you seen the cabin speculated to still remain or heard the distant singing? Email us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com

44:21 Outro
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27- "The Worst Scoundrels To Ever Infest Kansas": The Bloody Benders

Sun, 31 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Feeling weary after a long day traveling in a rickety wagon? Stop into a cozy little house and forget your worries with a simple seance ritual; or so you think. Join us on today's episode as Hatter takes us on a messy ride to the Osage trails multitudinous murders of unsuspecting travelers, succumbing to the charms of a sweetly dubious Kate Bender and her devious family

0:00 Settling back into the frontier with this intro

03:44 Benders arrive to conduct seance business with some pretty weird mannerisms

12:13 Too many disappearing travelers for the Osage trails taste

18:15 The Bender’s constant evasion from the law concerning their heinous crimes

26:14 Conflicting narratives of incarceration or executions of the Benders

31:07 Unknown family origins and shocking discoveries of who they truly are

35:55 Share your thoughts at investigatingwithus@gmail.com and help us debunk the way complete strangers could conspire together

37:40 A sneak peek into our next episode & outro

Resources:
Kansas Historical Society
Legends of America
Richmond, Kansas: A History of the Sunflower State
Zink, Wicked Kansas
Smithsonian Magazine
https://www.humanitieskansas.org/get-involved/kansas-stories/people/true-crime-in-kansas-the-mystery-of-the-benders
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Benders
https://web.archive.org/web/20111010080847/http://www.flexassistant.com/images/Benders.pdf
https://legendsofkansas.com/labette-county-kansas/
https://kualumni.org/stories/bloody-benders-property/
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2024/10/bloody-benders/
https://nypost.com/2022/03/26/how-a-serial-killer-family-murdered-8-and-got-away-with-it/
https://www.kansashistory.gov/kansapedia/bender-knife/10106
https://www.kansashistory.gov/kansapedia/kate-bender/11980
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/

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47- On the Case: Reign of Terror, Baton Rouge Killers pt 3

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Join us this week on a short but chilling episode where Scoot takes us back to the murderous Baton Rouge. Three mysterious deaths all possibly linked together as a serial killer starts to go on a rampage; listen in to find out how far he goes before getting caught.

0:00 Intro: Strangely specific phone call begins puzzling murders investigation

09:10 Well known detained serial killer gives his input on the case

12:22 The one that got away: Footage of the surviving victim leads police to the killer’s identity

19:44 Email us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com with your thoughts

20:53 Donation opportunity for a good cause and outro

https://www.wafb.com/story/11693111/officials-give-suspected-serial-killer-timeline-of-events/

https://www.wafb.com/story/12145893/guillory-sentenced-to-50-years-in-prison/

https://legalnews.com/Home/Articles?DataId=1079269

https://www.wafb.com/2026/07/01/serial-killer-cases-that-changed-baton-rouge-policing-forever/

https://law.justia.com/cases/louisiana/first-circuit-court-of-appeal/2012/2012ka0702-1.html

https://www.wafb.com/story/11688408/detectives-arrest-another-suspected-serial-killer-in-la/

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/five-serial-killers-have-claimed-almost-70-victims-from-baton-rouge-area-louisiana/news-story/92a3fe9819755cc25f9f17a4072be803

https://thecinemaholic.com/jeffery-lee-guillory-who-were-his-victims-where-is-he-now/

https://www.oxygen.com/serial-killer-capital-baton-rouge/crime-news/where-are-baton-rouge-serial-killers-now

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25- The Perplexing Kidnapping of Nell Donnelly

Sun, 24 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Imagine this: you're a successful business woman during the great depression with your family waiting for you to come home after work, but you do not show up one night. You're snatched from the driveway of your own home and whisked away to an unfamiliar place forced to transcribe a ransom note. Join your hosts today as this episode throws us a severe curve ball in the case

0:00 Terrifying introduction

01:08 Building her designing business creating a target on her back

06:09 The devious trap is set into motion

11:11 Lawyer takes action when her absence is made known

13:17 One does not simply mess with the mob

17:20 Panic-stricken perpetrators located abroad

19:24 Clutch your pearls in this scandalous revelation in the case

24:28 Finale that will leave you shooketh to the core: we may be attending therapy after this. Join us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com

28:57 Outro and bloopers

https://pendergastkc.org/names/lazia-john-f
https://www.mentalfloss.com/crime/mob-saved-kidnapped-nell-donnelly-reed
https://kchistory.org/blog/nelly-gone-kcq-traces-kidnapping-nell-donnelly
https://pendergastkc.org/articles/kidnapping-nell-donnelly
https://research.fashionconservatory.com/blog/nelly-dons-unexpected-legacy
https://atomicredhead.com/2023/03/29/the-tale-of-nell-donnelly-fashion-icon-rescued-by-the-mob/
https://iandrummondvintage.com/blogs/fashion-history/the-incredible-true-story-of-the-woman-behind-nelly-don?srsltid=AfmBOoq4YnyZ_mklv2iES2sdQYW9-ptgZ_W7M14gOzH-MpOl_5pQW4WV
https://kchistory.org/this-week-kc-history/strange-bedfellows
https://mhctc.missouri.edu/collection/nelly-don/
https://www.kansascity.com/news/your-kcq/article255215101.html
https://historicmissourians.shsmo.org/nell-donnelly-reed/#:~:text=The%20company%20survived%20the%20Great,the%20children%20of%20her%20employees.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/exhibit/nelly-don/#:~:text=Nell%20Donnelly%20Reed%2C%20born%20Ellen,study%20at%20Lindenwood%20College%2C%20Missouri.
https://www.kctv5.com/video/2025/12/16/this-day-history-kansas-city-fashion-designer-nellie-don-is-kidnapped/

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23- The Spanish Flu? A Horrible Pandemic, or a Hidden Data Point

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join us this week as we travel back in time to one of the worst and most well known devastatingly fatal diseases in human history: The Spanish flu. But that's not all we cover in this historic cultural episode; we take you through the beginnings of Fort Riley eventually evolving into the big red 1. So entertain your curiosity with us and take a ride down the perilous Santa Fe trail

0:00 Introduction: Fort Riley and It’s History
04:19 Violent massacres: the war between pro and anti slavery
07:41 The lives of confederate prisoners held behind the fort walls
12:07 9th & 10th Calvary training academy
14:26 The birth of the terrorizing disease claiming the lives of ⅓ of the US population
20:04 The ever growing outbreak of rapid deaths and burials
24:37 Facts and speculation collide: not just a training facility?
34:04 Final summarization involving a theatrical outro. Email us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com with any theories you may have

Recourses:
Fort Riley Official Website
https://home.army.mil/riley/about/history
U.S. Army Center of Military History
https://history.army.mil
Kansas Historical Society
https://www.kshs.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — 1918 Pandemic Overview
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/1918-pandemic-h1n1.html
National Institutes of Health — Scientific analysis of 1918 influenza
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3291398/
Smithsonian Magazine — Kansas origin discussion
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/journal-plague-year-180965222/

National Park Service — Bleeding Kansas overview
https://www.nps.gov/articles/bleeding-kansas.htm
Kansas Historical Society — Bleeding Kansas archives
https://www.kshs.org/kansapedia/bleeding-kansas/14578

U.S. Army Center of Military History
https://history.army.mil
Library of Congress — WWI & WWII collections
https://www.loc.gov

1st Infantry Division Official Page
https://home.army.mil/riley/index.php/units-tenants/1st-infantry-division

Camp Concordia — POW Camp History
https://www.kshs.org/kansapedia/prisoners-of-war-in-kansas/16582
Smithsonian Institution — POW program overview
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/german-pows-america-180961088/
National WWII Museum — POWs in America
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/prisoners-of-war-us

Fort Detrick
https://home.army.mil/detrick
Dugway Proving Ground
https://home.army.mil/dugway

World Health Organization
https://www.who.int
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov

U.S. Army Center of Military History — Biographical info
https://history.army.mil
California State Library — California governance history
https://www.library.ca.gov

https://lplks.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2018/04/Hike-Through-History-Page-3.pdf
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22- The Murder of the Clutter Family

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Settle into the cozy town of Holcomb, KS with Scoot and Hatter for a lovely afternoon of an unsuspecting burglary turned dark as they uncover the twisted events that took place in the Clutter family farm. Was it really just a burglary gone wrong, or a deep seeded sinister plot conspired years in the making? Tune in and find out!

0:00 Introduction: A seemingly peaceful town

0:50 Clutter family malicious murders discovered

03:53 Case breakthrough from surprising source: an inmate from the Kansas Penitentiary

08:10 Taken hostage in their own home: Leave no witnesses

12:07 Stolen joy ride heading towards death row

16:34 Unlikely and strange friendship brewing

20:43 Controversial last words before execution

24:33 Rough backgrounds doesn't mean excusable actions

30:02 Interested in sharing your own thoughts? Email us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com

30:31 Outro & bloopers

Resources:
https://legendsofkansas.com/clutter-family-murders/
https://www.gcpolice.org/254/Clutter-Family-Murders
https://www.aetv.com/articles/the-clutter-family-murders-the-story-behind-in-cold-blood
https://www.newspapers.com/topics/crimes-mysteries/clutter-family-murders/
https://www.historyhit.com/culture/the-real-story-behind-in-cold-blood-truman-capotes-true-crime-masterpiece/
https://themobmuseum.org/blog/sixty-years-later-in-cold-blood-murders-still-resonate/
https://crimearchives.net/1959_clutter/html/bios.html
https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/the-clutter-family-murders#google_vignette
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/inside-the-brutal-murders-that-inspired-a-foundational-work-in-the-true-crime-genre-180985238/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/perry-smith
https://theamericanreader.com/24-january-1965-truman-capote-to-perry-smith/ (The American Reader link)
https://crimereads.com/how-truman-capote-was-destroyed-by-his-own-masterpiece/
https://medium.com/bedcloud/the-destructive-bond-between-capote-and-smith-558929e4127a

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21- The Bizarre death of Artemus Ogletree

Sun, 10 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Take a daunting trip with us to the President Hotel in Kansas City as we uncover the mystery of the boxer/wrestler Ronald T. Owens who met his match on January 4, 1935 in room 1046. From a seemingly normal hotel stay meeting up with an elusive friend, to a horrific and traumatic experience for hotel staff, join Scoot and Hatter as they follow the breadcrumb trail down the halls to a case that has yet to be fully solved with truths still hidden away to this day

0:00 Introduction

01:18 history of the President Hotel

02:14 Roland T. Owens arrives and gives maid Mary some strange instructions

05:50 Jan 3, 10:30am: Mary’s odd encounter with Roland sitting in darkness

08:39 Jan 4, between 7:00am and 11:00am: Bellhop’s unexplainable dial tone experiences

11:49 Brutal findings of Roland's tortured beating

13:45 Jan 5: Police mapping out the scene of Roland’s death designated as a homicide

16:49 Witness interviews leading to incriminating statements

21:41 Why the secrecy? Roland T. Owens’ existence wiped off the slate along with his multiple other aliases’

26:30 Ruby Ogletree puts a name to the ghost at last after a poser sent letters to keep up the charade

30:15 Justice never served 91 years later with no credible suspects, no motives, and no convictions

33:17 Who the f*** is dawn?! Jilted lover, innocent passerby, or conspirator in mysterious 2003 anonymous out of state phone call

36:42 Case closed. Email us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com with your thoughts

37:21 Outro and bloopers

case file referenced https://kansascitymag.com/the-owen-case/
https://web.archive.org/web/20120321030654/https://www.kclibrary.org/blog/kc-unbound/mystery-room-1046-pt-1-roland-t-owen

https://web.archive.org/web/20120725031332/http://www.kclibrary.org/blog/kc-unbound/mystery-room-1046-pt-2-love-forever-louise

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/545298/love-forever-louise-mystery-room-no-1046

https://the-line-up.com/roland-t-owen

https://www.ranker.com/list/room-1046-mystery/orrin-grey
https://fox4kc.com/news/unsolved-murder-in-1935-the-unusual-guest-at-a-kansas-city-hotel/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/room-1046-murder-roland-t-owen
https://graham64.wordpress.com/2015/12/02/the-mystery-of-room-1046/

https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/unsolved-mystery-the-haunting-case-of-room-1046/

https://www.cvent.com/venues/kansas-city/hotel/hilton-president-kansas-city/venue-3ffcb538-e95b-4298-9486-d8ba5b543270

https://www.inkansascity.com/style-shopping/shopping/five-things-you-dont-know-about-the-hotel-president/

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19- what the f*** is going on in Kansas? Part 1

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

We're kicking this month off strong! Join the crew as we delve into part 1 of the rabbit hole where Hatter transports you to multiple bizarre locations around Kansas that play a vital role in the phenomena known as the Kansas Triangle. Dig deep into Sally’s fatal surgery dooming her to terrorize the residents of the infamous Sally house by causing physical harm, possessing stuffed animals, and more. How does this tie into the Kansas Triangle you may ask? Well, it may have something to do with all of the other twisted stories Hatter covers in this episode, so grab your thinking caps as we ride this creepy theory

0:00 introduction: guest starring our new spooky pod room resident

01:56 setting the scene with history from the mysteriously harmful Sally house

04:21 savage sacking of Lawrence leading to slavery mob wars

06:02 possible fabrication of the tragic operation on little Sally

08:18 unsuspecting family moves in as chilling hauntings begin to unfold

13:55 Tony’s own unthinkable events and the escalating terror driving the family out

17:24 wrapping up the events at the Sally house and discerning that perhaps the entity is not a child

18:11 the 9 gruesome deaths of McIntire villa

20:17 strange paranormal activity at the Amelia Earhart museum

20:38 dark religions of the church residing next to stull cemetery and uncovering the legend of the devil himself

23:05 diving into the lore of Earl Brown’s eerie presence in the Concordia Brown Grand Theatre

25:20 presenting and breaking down the Kansas Triangle theory

32:28 underneath the surface discovering the rift system and magnetic anomaly

35:49 recapping the outskirts and beneath the triangle, but now what lies in the center? Find out in part 2

37:13 personal stories you want to share? Email us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com

38:40 outro and bloopers

resources:
https://usghostadventures.com/americas-most-haunted-trending/sallie-house/
https://www.kansascity.com/news/state/kansas/article294495539.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stull,_Kansas
https://www.headcountcoffee.com/blogs/coffee-news/inside-kansas-s-most-enduring-hauntings-from-atchison-to-stull-cemetery
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Grand_Theatre
https://www.browngrand.org/about/
https://www.kansashauntedhouses.com/real-haunts/
https://www.britannica.com/event/Bleeding-Kansas-United-States-history
http://phantasm-paranormal.com/1889_mcInteer_villa.html
https://sharonahill.com/paranormal-vortex-areas/#:~:text=It's%20a%20common%20claim%20by,a%20paranormal%20vortex%20has%20evolved

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18- the mysterious "UFO" landing in Pennsylvania

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Today Scoot takes us to Kecksberg PA, where something, acorn shaped, landed in the woods. as it crashed through the sky, leaving small fires as it went, 6 states were able to catch sight of this flying object, but after several theories were presented for the supposed UFO, not many believe it was and alien at all. between government coverups, and NASA "loosing" two boxes of files relating to the incident, what really happened? was it truly an unidentified object, or something that the government just didn't want seen. Listen for all the details as we plunge into this mini and make sure to have your magnifying glass ready, as we take you through this investigation.

Resources:
https://www.latrobebulletinnews.com/news/local/the-mystery-in-kecksburg-what-fell-from-the-sky-60-years-ago/article_17dbe57a-0d5d-45f2-87c5-e5ba3ccab458.html
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/space-acorn
https://enigmalabs.io/library/f45bb19d-5803-4ab6-a373-8799f64095c0
https://thepapassport.com/exploring-the-mystery-of-the-kecksburg-ufo/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/kecksburg-ufo
https://positivelypittsburgh.com/the-kecksburg-ufo-incident/
https://archive.triblive.com/news/kecksburg-ufo-continues-to-draw-interest/
https://pabook.libraries.psu.edu/literary-cultural-heritage-map-pa/feature-articles/acorn-space-kecksburg-incident
https://www.discoveryuk.com/mysteries/the-kecksburg-ufo-incident-a-cold-war-mystery/
https://unsolved.com/gallery/kecksburg-ufo/
https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/kecksburg-ufo-crash-pennsylvania/
https://www.ligonierlibrary.org/event/the-60th-anniversary-of-the-kecksburg-ufo-with-stan-gordon/
https://www.wtae.com/article/kecksburg-ufo-pennsylvania-4-the-record/69631280
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17- the smurl family haunting

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Good afternoon investigators! On todays episode Scoot takes us through the Smurl family haunting, a haunting that inspired The Conjuring: Last Rites movie. starting when the family moved into the home in 1973, the activity only ramped up through their 13 years in the home. Ed and Lorraine Warren were a part of the story of the Smurl family, and lead to a book called the haunted being written about all the paranormal events which took place. the family eventually moved, but the hauntings were said to have followed! but their story does die out after the move, and the next owners of the haunted home experienced no unexplained phenomena, so what do you think? haunted or hoax?

YouTube video of Warren's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaPgA12CPjw

*note from hatter: I say in the movie the exorcist she assaults herself with scissors, it is actually a crucifix. just wanted to correct myself.

- as always send any stories or case suggestions to investigatingwithus@gmail.com

Resources:

https://www.timesleader.com/archive/1169712/demon-in-home-grabs-our-attention
https://phillyghosts.com/the-smurl-family-haunting/
https://ghostaugustine.com/blog/ed-lorraine-warren/#:~:text=Ed%20and%20Lorraine%20Warren%20are%20American%20paranormal,medium%20who%20worked%20closely%20with%20her%20husband.
https://www.grunge.com/1951731/ed-lorraine-warren-smurl-haunting-investigation-real-story/
https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/what-to-know-about-the-smurl-family-haunting-at-the-center-of-upcoming-the-conjuring-last-rites/ar-AA1EswsC?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1
https://the-line-up.com/smurl-family-haunting
https://connectparanormal.net/2025/10/20/demonology-and-skepticism-the-smurl-haunting-analyzed/
https://historyandotherthingsweb.wordpress.com/2018/10/26/smurl-family-haunting/
https://residualwhispers.wordpress.com/2022/10/26/hallowarrens-week-the-smurl-family-haunting/
https://local21news.com/news/local/smurl-family-haunting-inspires-new-the-conjuring-film
https://warrens.net/smurl-family-haunting/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/smurl-haunting
https://brianfanelli.com/2019/06/17/revisting-the-smurl-story-and-the-haunted-1991/
https://www.biography.com/movies-tv/a71107781/the-conjuring-last-rites-true-story-smurl-haunting-case
https://www.appalachiabare.com/we-are-afraid-to-sleep/
https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3867607/smurl-family-haunting-true-story-conjuring/#:~:text=However%2C%20as%20is%20usually%20the%20case%20with,independent%20observers%20to%20discredit%20the%20Warrens'%20investigation.
https://www.biography.com/movies-tv/a71107781/the-conjuring-last-rites-true-story-smurl-haunting-case
https://ftp.bills.com.au/lunar-tips/lorraine-warrens-real-cases-unveiling-the-truth-1764797506
https://allthatsinteresting.com/ed-and-lorraine-warren
https://allthatsinteresting.com/ed-warren
https://www.mcall.com/1987/04/02/house-possession-leaves-haunting-questions/
https://www.thecobrasnose.com/xxghost/smurl.html
https://www.upi.com/Archives/1986/08/21/Haunted-family-overwhelmed-by-attention/9516524980800/

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16- the haunting of the doss house

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

hey investigators! welcome to the doss house! A home located in Loretto PA, that is filled with many spirits, from Doss himself, a barber who worked out of the home, to a Russian prince who really helped to build the town of Loretto, and many many more spirits reside! Stay tuned for part two (basically) where the investigation team does some actual on site paranormal investigating, coming in July!

haunted nights video as mention throughout the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MQSfWLGejE&t=1365s
the Doss houses website where you can book a stay and experience the spooks for yourself: https://www.thedosshouse-pa.com/about-the-doss-house

other resources used:
https://www.thedosshouse-pa.com/history-activity
https://gxparanormal.com/blog/f/the-doss-house-of-loretto

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15- Seeking Justice for Ellen Greenberg

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

hello investigators, todays episode covers case of Ellen Greenberg, her fiancé returned home from the gym to find her with 20 stab wounds, however her death was ruled a suicide, but then it was ruled a homicide, but then ultimately ruled a suicide once more. Ellen lived in a sixth floor apartment with her fiancé and there was no signs of an intruder, other then notably the door being busted down as the fiancé gained access to the apartment after he was locked out with a swing arm latch that could only be open from the inside. the snow on the patio was undisturbed, the family of Ellen still fights for answers for their daughter as they, and many experts believe it is not a suicide. you can support them here:

change petition: https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-ellen-rae-greenberg-justiceforellen
GoFundMe to help support the financial cost of the family's pursuit of justice: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-ellen
Facebook page for Ellen: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForEllen2019

as always please note there is a lot of talk about suicide, self harm behaviors, suicidal ideations throughout this episode so please proceed with caution if this can be triggering for you.

we hope you have a wonderful Sunday and as always, keep investigating.

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we are always looking for stories to share, so if you have a case from your state, from the paranormal to the true crime and everything in-between, or maybe you have a personal story you want to share send it to us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com

the medical examiner reports:
the initial medical examiner report and the reports from experts consulted- https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/5770212/Ellen-Greenberg-Case-File.pdf
the re-examination report- https://dig.abclocal.go.com/wpvi/pdf/101325-wpvi-ellen-greenberg-death-dr-simon-review-PDF.pdf

other resources:
https://uncovered.com/cases/ellen-Greenberg-pennsylvania-2011#timeline
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/05/suicide-or-homicide-parents-anguished-search-for-answers-lasts-years-after-daughter-dies-of-20-stab-wounds.html
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1344622325001130
https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/parents-ellen-greenberg-believe-new-evidence-submitted-philadelphia-attorney-general-n1286606
https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2024/12/us/ellen-greenberg-death-philadelphia-cec-cnnphotos/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14179269/ellen-greenberg-suicide-philadelphia-stab-fiance-samuel-goldberg-texts.html
https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2024/12/us/ellen-greenberg-death-philadelphia-cec-cnnphotos/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzcAsM9MnPY
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/05/suicide-or-homicide-parents-anguished-search-for-answers-lasts-years-after-daughter-dies-of-20-stab-wounds.html

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14- the curse of the hope diamond

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Hope all you investigators are having a good Wednesday! and if not, maybe this mini will give you a little highlight for your day! Scoot lays out the history of the hope diamond, its alleged cursed beginnings, supposedly stolen from a statue of a Hindu goddess, then it travel and lived with French royalty for some time, landing in the hands of the Hope family, to which it got its name. but wait, there's more, scoot covers all of the possible bad luck it bestowed on its owners, and those who handled the diamond before it found its way to the Smithsonian. So what do you think? cursed or not cursed?

rescources:
https://www.thoughtco.com/the-curse-of-the-hope-diamond-1779329
https://shopearthtreasures.com/the-hope-diamond-true-history-is-far-more-intriguing-than-a-mythical-curse/
httphttps://shopearthtreasures.com/the-hope-diamond-true-history-is-far-more-intriguing-than-a-mythical-curse/
s://www.capetowndiamondmuseum.org/education/hope-diamond-curse/
https://www.si.edu/spotlight/hope-diamond/history
https://www.ripleys.com/stories/the-cursed-hope-diamond
https://news.mineralogicalsocietyofdc.org/the-hope-diamond-cursed-gem/
https://whttps://chatnewstoday.ca/2020/06/29/the-cursed-hope-diamond-and-its-many-victims/ww.naturaldiamonds.com/historic-diamonds/hope-diamond-history/
https://naturalhistory.si.edu/explore/collections/hope-diamond-history
https://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover/history/https://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover/history/great-characters/louis-xiv#king-by-divine-rightkey-dates/death-louis-xiv-1https://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover/history/key-dates/death-louis-xv-1774715
https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/louis_xv.shtml
https://postalmuseum.si.edu/delivering-the-hope-diamond
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13- the case of the Pizza bombing

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join us on this investigation when Scoot takes us to Erie Pennsylvania and tells us the facts of the twisted and arguably unsolved case that has become known as the pizza bombing. Brian Wells strolled into a bank, with a bomb strapped to his chest, and a gun disguised as a cane. But the case is anything but simple. grab your magnifying glass, because its time to investigate.

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12- a mini dive into the American justice system and some true crime case examples

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

hey investigators! Welcome to our second mini where Hatter goes into a little about how the American justice system works with case examples, its a little educational, a little true crime in this investigation so we hope your ready to learn a little something new today!
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11- 574 Charges: Inside the Pennsylvania Grave Robbery Spree

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Goooooood afternoon investigators! today is a dark history case that more like dark history in the making. Hatter covers the case of Pennsylvania's grave robber Jonathan Gerlach, aka garlic. this is an investigation that is still on going so catch up on the facts now, and keep an ear out for updates as they come!

- The cemeteries history [1m15s]

- the burglaries [3m46s]

- The tip that brought Jonathan Gerlach to the attention of the detectives [8m55s]

-Jonathan Gerlach's social media [10m23s]

-The investigation and Gerlach's arrest [15m07s]

-the comparison of Gerlach to Ed Gein [28m46s]

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10- To Have and To Hold: Philadelphia Poison Ring

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

whoaaaaaa seeing you guys on a Wednesday? but this is no April fools joke! from here on out every Wednesday we will be releasing a mini episode for all you lovely investigators! On todays episode Scoot dives into a murder ring in Philadelphia PA, it might be mini, but it packs a punch so join us for this investigation!

chapters:
0:00 Uncovering the Dark Origins of the Philadelphia Poison Ring
2:54 Arsenic, Fake Insurance: The Ring's Deceptive Murder Methods
6:37 Secret Service Sting: How the Philadelphia Poison Ring Unraveled
9:36 Justice Served: Trials, Convictions, and the Ring's True Toll
16:07 Bloopers
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9- Behind the Rustic Charm: The Twelve Tribes ‘Cult’ Explained

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT

welcome investigators! Today it's a pretty rough episode, Hatter covers the twelve tribes, a group that started as a bible study and evolved into a world wide "cult" as the FBI calls it. They own several businesses including the Yellow Deli and have been known to even follow the Grateful Dead band around with the tribe's own bus. The history is deep, but the allegations run deeper. This is a dark case and covers things like misogyny, homophobia, racism, mass suicide, sexual assault, child abuse and sexual assault, so please be aware and proceed with caution. If this is not your cup of tea that's okay!

within this episode:

- the history of the twelve tribes [7m 16s]

- the twelve tribes spoken beliefs and ideologies [17m10s]

- the real beliefs of the group and the allegations brought against the "cult" [23m20s]

-recruitment tactics and businesses tied to the twelve tribes [56m56s]

Resources mentioned in this episode:

-fbi report [3m 52s]:
https://vault.fbi.gov/twelve-tribes/Twelve%20Tribes%20Part%2001%20%28Final%29/view

- article referencing mass suicide [23m38s]: https://theprofilehhs.com/4538/uncategorized/the-yellow-deli-a-cult-disguised-as-a-sandwich-place/#:~:text=The%20Yellow%20Deli%20is%20seen,the%20topic%20of%20their%20religion

-quotes about their homophobia [30m12s]:
https://www.vice.com/en/article/twelve-tribes-homophobic-cult-owns-california-restaurants/

-one of the groups teachings(the story of ham (otherwise called cham)) [30m59s]:
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21274078-cham-20050300-t12/?responsive=1&title=1

pardon's work and Colucci's statements [33m13s]:
https://www.splcenter.org/resources/reports/darkness/

CBSN Boston interview [40m13s]:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKF2Cmngxfs

the list of businesses currently owned by the twelve tribes [58m54s]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve_Tribes_communities

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8- 3 locations, endless hauntings

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT

good afternoon investigators! join us for a spooooooky evening story time with some of New York's haunted locations! Cass tells the tale of the Dunkirk lighthouse and its ghostly keepers, followed by Scoot, who dives deep into the history and hauntings of the Morris-Jumel mansion. Finishing up the episode, Hatter lays out all of the tragedies, and ghostly inhabitants of the House of Death.

Cozy up, because its time for another investigation!

0:00 intro
0:38 the haunting of Dunkirk lighthouse
9:48 the morris jumel mansion
27:23 The house of death
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7- the horrific crimes of Joel Rifkin

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Hi there investigators! On todays episode its a bit of a solo project, with Hatter covering all the crimes known about the notorious Joel Rifkin. A NY serial killer who committed crimes over a 4 year period, taking the lives of 17-18 women, and eventually being sentenced to 203 years. Come join us as we dive into the investigation!

Chapters
0:00 Setting the stage
4:27 Rifkin's Troubled Beginnings
9:38 Neglect of Vulnerable Victims
16:52 The Horrific 1992 Murders and Jenny Soto's Fierce Resistance
20:23 The Traffic Stop that Uncovered a Serial Killer
23:04 The Controversy Around 'Adopted Child Syndrome'
30:55 Rikfins Sentence and Solitary Confinement
33:13 Closing the Case
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6- Hellhounds, Gators, and Champ: Oh My!

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT

On todays more lighthearted episode, we take a break of the tragedies of the past and focus on whether or not these NY cryptids exist and the stories surrounding them. Hatter kicks it off covering the potential of sewer gators in NYC, followed by Cass who explains the different types of hellhounds in Welsh folklore and if they do actually haunt a cemetery in NY. Then Scoot wraps the episode up with Champ, a lake monster in lake Champlain that is now protected by law. Join us for this investigation!

0:00 introducing New York's Cryptids and Legends
1:17 Exploring the Origins of the Gator Myths
4:29 From Bitten Workers to Extermination Campaigns
9:04 A Gator's Survivability in the Sewers
18:30 Unveiling the Origins of Hellhounds in Welsh Mythology
22:57 Hellhound Types and Their Fairy Lore Connections
32:09 Investigating Hellhound Sightings in Gouldleburg Cemetery
40:59 Tracing Champ's History from Indigenous Legends to Early European Sightings
47:00 Analyzing the Famous Mansi Photo and Recent Evidence of Champ's Existence
57:09 Discovering How Champ is Now Protected by Law

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5- NY Dark History: The Factory, The Island, The Cage

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Good afternoon investigators! We are kicking off the month of NY strong by covering some twisted dark history that's taken place in the empire state. Scoot recounts the atrocities of the Triangle shirtwaist factory, and the victims that could have lived if the company had only cared. Then we venture over to Cass who covers the tragedies at North Brother island, including typhoid Mary, and the General Slocum. Finishing this episode out, we join Hatter who talks about Hellmira, a prisoner of war camp in Elmira that was so horrific, the prisoners there dubbed the prison Hellmira. Come investigate with us, where nothing matters but the facts.

0:00 Welcome to Investigation: Dark History
0:42 The Tragic Negligence of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
26:46 Typhoid Mary and the General Slocum Disaster on North Brother Island
41:31 The Horrific Conditions of Hellmira Civil War Prisoner of War Camp
1:00:18 Outro and Future Investigations
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4- Insulin and Lonely hearts: The crimes of Reta Mays and Harry Powers

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Hi friends! Join us with our last episode for the month of West Virginia. Today we are missing our lovely Curious Cass, but not to worry Hatter and Scoot still take you through a great investigation of two true crime cases. Scoot rolls up her sleeves and digs through the crimes of Harry Powers- a serial killer who used lonely heart ads to attract his victims. Then Hatter follows up with the atrocities committed by Reta Mays, focusing on the investigation that the FBI conducted which went super old school. whether on your drive, while you do chores, or simply settling in with some good snacks, its time for an investigation!

Keep an ear out for next week where we begin investigating New York.

thanks for all the love so far.

0:00 Introducing Harry Powers: the Lonely Hearts Deception
4:29 Unmasking the killer: From Lonely Hearts to Arrest
7:42 Harry Powers: Crimes, Public Outrage, and Execution
13:54 Understanding Female Serial Killers and Reta Mays Past
21:52 Reta Mays' Lethal insulin overdoses at the VA
29:39 Unraveling the case: FBI interrogations and Key Evidence
36:44 Justice served: Reta May's confession.

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3- Eerie Cemeteries in West Virginia

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Happy valentines day, or anti- valentines day if that's more your vibe! Join us for an investigation of some haunted West Virginia cemeteries. Today, Scoot Hawthorn tackles the tale of Hatfield cemetery and the feud surrounding it, then we dive through the spooky happenings contained in the Woodmere memorial park with Hatter, finishing off with our Curious Cass who bravely adventures into the Riverview cemetery. What haunted stories lay ahead of us? Join us to investigate.

chapters:
0:00 Welcome to the Graveyard
0:34 Haunted Hatfield: Restless Spirits of the Feud
14:08 Woodmere cemetery: The Yale Graduate & The Devil
34:18 Riverview: Where The Weeping Woman Comes to Life
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2-The Unknown Creatures of West Virginia

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Hey investigators! Todays episode we follow a journey of some notorious West Virginian cryptids. Join us as Hatter takes you through the winding turns of the Grafton monster, while Scoot follows the trail of the Flatwoods cryptid, and Cass dives deep into the den of the Ogua creature. Are these cryptids real? Settle in with your favorite drink as we investigate and see what we uncover.

0:00 intro
0:57 Grafton: A Town with a Dark Secret
2:54 1964: The Night the Monster Appeared
12:09 The Truth? Debunking the Mystery
21:30 The flatwoods encounter
30:05 The Ogua: West Virginia’s Giant River Terror
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1- Eaton's Tunnel, Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, and Lake Shawnee Amusement Park

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:01:26 GMT

the beginning of the beginning! Our first episode will take you through an investigation of three popular paranormal stories in West Virginia.
Our lovely Curious Cass explores the local legend of Eaton's tunnel, while our ever stoic Scoot Hawthorn winds her way through the notorious Trans Allegheny lunatic asylum. Followed up by the Grimm Hatter, who digs deep into the lore of the Lake Shawnee amusement park.

please excuse the slight awkwardness, you never know how weird it feels recording yourself for the first time. Like generic brand stage fright. (p.s. we get better I swear)
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Introducing the Investigation: Team

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Hey Investigators, this is just a little trailer to introduce who we are as Cass has made the decision to step back permanently from being on the show with us! we wanted to add clarity for anyone new joining in and for our listeners to know that it will just be Hatter and Scoot from now on! We wish Cass all the best going forwards!
Much love from the Investigation: Team
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31- Dark Days in Time: the Haunting History of the German Cost Uprising pt 1

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join us today with Hatter starting us off with part one of the German Coast uprising in Louisiana. She dives straight into the treacherous minds of the field owners and what they'll do for a good profit and what pushes the workers to their limit resulting in the most brutal massacre revolutions in history

0:00 Intro: The sickening Louisiana sugar cane working conditions creating an uproar

11:03 Burning fields of the beginning of the Haiti revolution

16:05 The devastating mistreatment of the harvesters causing severe exhaustion

26:57 Armed with nearby weapons, the feared Louisiana resistance comes to fruition

35:56 Owners desperately warn neighboring fields as the revolt obtains more recruits

37:44 Part 1 cliffhanger: share your thoughts with us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com

39:18 Outro

Works Cited
Aptheker, Herbert. American Negro Slave Revolts. Columbia University Press, 1943.
Carter, Clarence Edwin, editor. The Territorial Papers of the United States, Volume IX: The Territory of Orleans, 1803–1812. U.S. Government Printing Office, 1940.
Conrad, Glenn R., editor. The German Coast: Abstracts of the Civil Records of St. Charles and St. John the Baptist Parishes, 1804–1812. Center for Louisiana Studies, 1981.
Engerman, Stanley, Seymour Drescher, and Robert Paquette, editors. Slavery. Oxford University Press, 2001.
Follett, Richard. Sugar Masters: Planters and Slaves in Louisiana’s Cane World, 1820–1860. Louisiana State University Press, 2005.
Genovese, Eugene D. Roll, Jordan, Roll: The World the Slaves Made. Vintage Books, 1976.
Hall, Gwendolyn Midlo. Africans in Colonial Louisiana: The Development of Afro-Creole Culture in the Eighteenth Century. Louisiana State University Press, 1992.
Kolchin, Peter. American Slavery: 1619–1877. Hill and Wang, 1994.
Lowen, James W. Lies Across America: What Our Historic Sites Get Wrong. Simon & Schuster, 2007.
Rasmussen, Daniel. American Uprising: The Untold Story of America’s Largest Slave Revolt. HarperCollins, 2011.
Rothman, Adam. Slave Country: American Expansion and the Origins of the Deep South. Harvard University Press, 2005.
Shaw, John. “John Shaw to Paul Hamilton.” New Orleans, January 18, 1811. National Archives.
Smith, T. R. Southern Queen: New Orleans in the Nineteenth Century. Bloomsbury Academic, 2011.
Thrasher, Albert, editor. On to New Orleans! Louisiana’s Heroic 1811 Slave Revolt. Cypress Press, 1996.

Primary Witness Accounts / Contemporary Sources
Andry, Manuel. “Dictionary of Louisiana Biography.” April 21, 2017. Includes Andry’s description:
“An attempt was made to assassinate me by the stroke of an axe…”
Hambleton, Samuel. “Samuel Hambleton to David Porter,” January 15, 1811. Library of Congress Papers of David Porter, reproduced in Slavery, edited by Engerman, Drescher, and Paquette, Oxford University Press, 2001.
Includes eyewitness description:
“They were brung up here for the sake of their Heads…”
Brown, James. Testimony concerning meetings between Quamana, Harry, and Charles Deslondes prior to the uprising. Referenced in tribunal and uprising records.
Perret, Charles. Militia account describing confrontation near Bernoudy plantation and estimated rebel strength.

Web Sources
1811 German Coast Uprising (Wikipedia)
Participant estimates, casualties, tribunals, executions, Hambleton quote, Andry account, Deslondes execution, commemorations.&nbs

26-Creatures Unraveled: Sinkhole Sam and Beaman Monster

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Dig deep into today's episode with us as we uncover the secrets of what truly happened with the rumor of sinkhole Sam and the possible offspring of a 12 foot gorilla known as the Bayman Monster. Hatter tells us the tragedies of sinkholes and the creature that may lurk below and slither above, and Scoot takes us on a wild ride to the countryside investigating circus train derailments

0:00 Kicking off the intro with some interesting sinkhole facts and stories

08:02 Sinkhole Sam makes his slithery debut

13:30 Monster hunters swarm the site expecting an encounter

16:12 Dig deeper with us into the snake theory as we conclude sinkhole Sam

20:00 Giant gorilla's escape from the circus train derailment

23:04 Mysterious timeline doesn't add up: Bizarre sightings of the beast

26:57 A hunter’s horrifying experience with the monster

29:02 Sorority prank or legitimate creature? Share your final thoughts with us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com

32:32 Outro

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/the-beaman-monster
https://flinthillsparanormal.com/cryptozoology/kansas-cryptids/cryptids-kansas-beaman-monster/
https://1428elm.com/2023/01/31/call-of-the-cryptid-beaman-monster-gorilla-wolf-coyote-missouri/
https://themercury.com/opinion/columns/off-the-beat-the-colorful-cryptids-of-kansas/article_a38d69ce-461f-5606-a271-e2ad799a6739.html
https://101theeagle.com/not-mo-mo-missouris-other-bigfoot-known-as-the-beaman-monster/
https://www.circusesandsideshows.com/circus_train_wrecks.html
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/kansas/4-cryptids-in-kansas
https://contacting2109.com/the-beaman-monster-escaped-circus-gorilla-mates-with-local-bigfoot/
https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/news/2008/02/27/monster-tales-alive-in/21518630007/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Cryptozoology/comments/11m63mk/the_beaman_monster_is_a_cryptid_ape_reported_from/ (Reddit story)
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24-The Unresolved Crimes of Herb Baumeister

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Put your boots on with Scoot and Hatter as they dig up the truth behind Fox Hollow farm taking the path of the I-70 Strangler connecting it all. Be leary about who you meet at the bar, because they might just be your worst unsuspecting nightmare waiting to happen. Witness with us what happened to multiple men expecting a party on a supposedly fun and exciting night in the city

0:00 Introduction: Upbringing and oddly disturbing childhood behaviors of Herb Baumeister

03:25 Unstable work life and lack of “the diddle” in marriage life

06:04 The seemingly good public image at Fox Hollow farm with a secret life forming

09:40 The I-70 Strangler strikes inheriting his name

16:47 Suspicions arise as preferred disposal site switches locations

19:33 Investigators find a plethora of remains at the prime suspect’s farm

24:17 Herb flees and commits suicide himself: blames failing marriage and business

29:16 The unsettling aftermath for what becomes of the farm

32:04 Outro & bloopers. contact us at investigatingwithus@gmail.com

resources:
CBS News (detailed investigative reporting):
Serial killer Herbert Baumeister victims DNA investigation
WRTV (local Indiana reporting):
ABC docuseries sparks new clues in Fox Hollow murders
victims (WRTV Indianapolis)
PEOPLE Magazine (recent updates):
Wikipedia (summary with multiple cited sources):
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